Tai Loi
A language of Myanmar
| Population | 4,460 in Myanmar (2008). Population total all countries: 4,960. |
| Region | Eastern Shan state, Northern Mong Yawng Township and across the border into China, Doi is across the border in Laos. Also in Laos. |
| Alternate names | Loi, Monglwe, Tailoi, Wakut, Doi |
| Dialects | Saneung Muak, Doi. Most similar to Pale Palaung [pce], but with a lot of sound changes, also separating it from the Palaung languages in China. |
| Classification | Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Palaungic, Eastern Palaungic, Angkuic |
| Language use | Home, village. All ages. Positive language attitude. Adults also use Tai Lue [khb]. |
| Comments | SVO. |
Also spoken in:
Laos
| Language name | Tai Loi |
| Population | 500 in Laos (1995 census). |
| Region | Luang Namtha Province, Long District. Possibly in China. |
| Language map |
Laos, reference number 63 |
| Alternate names | Loi, Monglwe, Tailoi, Wakut |
| Dialects | Tai Loi, Doi. |
| Comments | Traditional religion. |
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